# Keystrokes vs only u

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Keystrokes at none against only u's 4. Keystrokes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). only u's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. only u sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Keystrokes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Keystrokes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: only u has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Keystrokes ships an update every 5 days, only u every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keystrokes | only u |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keystrokes-slow-messages/id1673166188/reviews)** | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-u-lock-screen-widget/id6670204069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jenny Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614543716) | [Health & Wellness Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618420924) |

## What reviewers say

### Keystrokes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keystrokes-slow-messages/id1673166188)

Send short text messages that appear on your friends' and family's screens throughout the day. This app allows for a unique way to share brief thoughts and updates.

**Highlights:** Send slow messages, Text widgets on screen, Share with friends and family, Persistent message display

**In-app purchases:** none


### only u

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-u-lock-screen-widget/id6670204069)

Send and receive personalized notes and messages directly to your lock screen. Stay connected with friends through fun, low-key updates that appear whenever you check your phone. It's a unique way to share quick thoughts and vibes.

**Highlights:** Personalized lock screen notes, Receive messages from friends, Fun and low-key connection, Customizable widget updates, Share quick thoughts and vibes

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lock Screen Widget Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock Screen Widget Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium: lock screen widgets | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| annual only u for lock screen | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keystrokes free?

Keystrokes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is only u free?

only u is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Keystrokes or only u?

Keystrokes is rated higher. Keystrokes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while only u averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do Keystrokes or only u have ads?

Neither Keystrokes nor only u shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Keystrokes or only u?

Keystrokes ships an update every 5 days, and only u every 9 days. Most recently, Keystrokes was updated on September 9, 2026 and only u on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*